Video Series
Why is Human Interaction Important?
DuRon believes we’re all much more alike than we are similar, and if we could swap walking for driving and engage in more dialogue with our neighbors, we’d all come to that conclusion, too. Every Tuesday and Thursday through spring of 2019, Flatland will share stories of Kansas City’s neighbors. Find them online here and on…
What Are You Most Proud Of?
Melissa is 27 months sober and has never felt better. Her mind is more clear and she’s more focused. She says she never realized how much time and energy was spent around alcohol, but now that it’s out of her life, she’s not looking back. Every Tuesday and Thursday through spring of 2019, Flatland will…
What Moves You Forward? | Yasmine and Abby
Right off the bat, Yasmine knew what continually moves her forward: God. For Abby, it’s her art and drive to compete to be the best in her field. Flatland spoke to audience members at the TEDxKCWomen event on Dec. 1 at the Music Hall in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. We asked them what moves them…
A Digital Downside: Cyberbullying
In the old days, the mean kid at school would rough up people on the playground or shove them out of the way at the water fountain. But the advent of technology has brought with it the person who harasses classmates on social media or hacks into their online accounts. As the digital world continues…
What Moves You Forward? | Rosanne and Clarissa
Rosanne is the daughter of a Holocaust survivor and she, like many of her friends who share that background, have the motto of continuing to move forward. Clarissa, a special education teacher, finds her reason to move forward in the small successes of her students. Flatland spoke to audience members at the TEDxKCWomen event on…
What’s the Best Advice You’ve Been Given?
Jesus learned it from his grandfather, who taught him and his father this lesson. Getting caught up in the day to day is so easy, Jesus says, but the key is to remember what’s driving you forward. Every Tuesday and Thursday through spring of 2019, Flatland will share stories of Kansas City’s neighbors. Find them online here and…
What Do You Like Most About Yourself?
6lue, pronounced “blue,” is proud of the person he is, and he’s glad to share it with Flatland. When he brings up what from his childhood he misses, he’s nostalgic about time spent with family and how carefree he could be. Every Tuesday and Thursday through the end of February, Flatland will share stories of…
Does Social Media Bring Us Together or Tear Us Apart?
Nick blocked dozens of Facebook friends during election season, but whether social media is to blame for divides in family and rifts with friends, he says it depends on your preexisting relationship. Every Tuesday and Thursday through spring of 2019, Flatland will share stories of Kansas City’s neighbors. Find them online here and on Flatland’s Youtube page — and…
Grading the Soft Skills
It’s the time-honored question from students: when are we going to use this in real life? But as we have seen in this season of Take Note, schools are increasingly focused on the “soft” skills that are relevant for the workplace, such as critical thinking and team work. That brings up another question for the…
Me, Dorothy…and This Road to Oz
Take an unprecedented immersive trip down the yellow brick road with Kansas City Ballet as the cast and crew prepared for the world premiere of “The Wizard of Oz” in this full documentary film.